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How far is Kangirsuk from Uummannaq?

The distance between Uummannaq (Qaarsut Airport) and Kangirsuk (Kangirsuk Airport) is 887 miles / 1428 kilometers / 771 nautical miles.

Qaarsut Airport – Kangirsuk Airport

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1428
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771
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Distance from Uummannaq to Kangirsuk

There are several ways to calculate the distance from Uummannaq to Kangirsuk. Here are two standard methods:

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 887.443 miles
  • 1428.201 kilometers
  • 771.167 nautical miles

Vincenty's formula calculates the distance between latitude/longitude points on the earth's surface using an ellipsoidal model of the planet.

Haversine formula
  • 884.736 miles
  • 1423.844 kilometers
  • 768.814 nautical miles

The haversine formula calculates the distance between latitude/longitude points assuming a spherical earth (great-circle distance – the shortest distance between two points).

How long does it take to fly from Uummannaq to Kangirsuk?

The estimated flight time from Qaarsut Airport to Kangirsuk Airport is 2 hours and 10 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Qaarsut Airport (JQA) and Kangirsuk Airport (YKG)

On average, flying from Uummannaq to Kangirsuk generates about 143 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 143 kilograms equals 314 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Uummannaq to Kangirsuk

See the map of the shortest flight path between Qaarsut Airport (JQA) and Kangirsuk Airport (YKG).

Airport information

Origin Qaarsut Airport
City: Uummannaq
Country: Greenland Flag of Greenland
IATA Code: JQA
ICAO Code: BGUQ
Coordinates: 70°44′3″N, 52°41′46″W
Destination Kangirsuk Airport
City: Kangirsuk
Country: Canada Flag of Canada
IATA Code: YKG
ICAO Code: CYAS
Coordinates: 60°1′37″N, 69°59′57″W